Hallandale Beach, Broward County

DUNNS RIVER ISLAND CAFE

908 W HALLANDALE BEACH BLVD, Hallandale Beach, FL 33009

FoodSeating
Latest violations
7
2 Intermediate
Jun 4, 2026
City
Hallandale Beach
County
Broward
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
14

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jun 4, 2026

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

31A-11-4

Detail 24610097

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwash sink next to walk In cooler used to store utensils Employee removed utensils Corrected On-Site

31B-06-4

Detail 24610099

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed soap dispenser at handwash sink next to mop sink unable to dispense soap Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 24610098

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on prep area of flip top cooler. Employee removed cellphone and sanitize food prep area Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 24610101

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken handles on Flip top cooler. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

35B-08-4

Detail 24610102

Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Employee removed and discard sticky tape Corrected On-Site

29-20-5

Detail 24610103

Basic - Standing very slow draining water in handwash sink. Handwash sink next to mop sink Repeat Violation

21-12-4

Detail 24610100

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Employee placed wiping cloth in sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Mar 26, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

31B-06-4

Detail 24472937

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap.

16-55-4

Detail 24472934

Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 24472938

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Flip top cooler handles broken Repeat Violation

29-20-5

Detail 24472936

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed handwash sink with very slow draining water

36-27-5

Detail 24472935

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed will next to ice machine with accumulated black mold like substance

21-12-4

Detail 24472933

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

Mar 26, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 21, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 6Basic: 5Total: 11

22-02-4

Detail 24315642

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener observed with build up of debris. Operator cleaned and sanitized during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

16-37-1

Detail 24315639

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 24315643

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by dish machine. Operator provided. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 24315641

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 24315637

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in walk in cooler, pineapple salsa, oxtail, pepper sauce, etc. all prepared 25-48 hours prior. No date marks. Warning

16-59-1

Detail 24315645

Intermediate - Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Warning

50-09-4

Detail 24315638

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed only the Alcohol license displayed. Warning

14-09-4

Detail 24315644

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green cutting board deeply stained. Warning

16-55-4

Detail 24315640

Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Warning

14-11-5

Detail 24315636

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Handle on flip top cooler broken. Repeat Violation Warning

10-07-4

Detail 24315635

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in bucket, water temperature 125F. Water is NOT MAINTAINED AT 135F. Warning

Jul 22, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

12A-07-5

Detail 23891774

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee after using personal phone changed gloves but failed to wash hands. Reviewed proper handwashing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 23891773

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense seasoning. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site

36-17-5

Detail 23891771

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. 8 floor tiles in kitchen.

14-11-5

Detail 23891770

Basic - Handle of flip top broken

23-03-4

Detail 23891775

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filter soiled.

02D-01-5

Detail 23891772

Basic - Working containers of flour removed from original container not identified by common name. Manager labeled during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Jan 13, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 10

50-17-3

Detail 23471171

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 12-01-2024 Expired. Renewed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 23471174

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine chemical test kit.

31B-02-4

Detail 23471176

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in dishwashing area.

31B-03-4

Detail 23471178

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Manager replaced during inspection. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 23471177

Basic - Container of jerk seasoning stored on floor in kitchen. Manager elevated. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 23471175

Basic - Employee personal phone stored on cutting board front of flip top in cook line. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 23471170

Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses. Manager removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

29-08-4

Detail 23471173

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Pipe removed from handwashing sink in dishwashing / prep area preventing employees from washing hands. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

29-11-4

Detail 23471179

Basic - Water leaking from pipe at employees hands washing sink in kitchen.

02D-01-5

Detail 23471172

Basic - Working containers of salt removed from original container not identified by common name. Manager labeled during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Sep 23, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 10

01B-02-5

Detail 23167087

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip Top- ; Fish Salsa (58F - Cold Holding); Heavy Cream (49-56F - Cold Holding). Per Manager food items in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today. Observed gasket torn. See stop sale

03A-02-5

Detail 23167088

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip Top- ; Fish Salsa (58F - Cold Holding); Heavy Cream (49-56F - Cold Holding). Per Manager food items in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today. Observed gasket torn. See stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

22-02-4

Detail 23167092

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener in kitchen soiled. Manager cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site

36-32-5

Detail 23167095

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. 2 ceiling tiles in kitchen have water damaged. Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 23167089

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket in reach in cooler under flip top in cook line torn and disrepair. Repeat Violation

10-07-4

Detail 23167093

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water Temperature 75F. Cook moved to stove to boil. Corrective Action Taken

23-03-4

Detail 23167096

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Flip Top in Cook line soiled. Manager cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site

29-08-4

Detail 23167090

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hands washing sink in prep area pipes removed. Manager replaced during inspection. Corrected On-Site

42-01-4

Detail 23167091

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored on mop bucket.

02D-01-5

Detail 23167094

Basic - Working containers of oil removed from original container not identified by common name.

Jan 23, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Basic: 4Total: 8

03D-02-5

Detail 22583481

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked Beans (48-50F - Cooling). Per Manager food item in unit overnight. Item not prepared or portioned today. Item stored in a deep bucket. See stop sale.

01B-02-5

Detail 22583480

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top- ; Tofu (55-57F - Cold Holding) Mashed potatoes (52F - Cold Holding). Per Manager food items in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today. Observed gasket torn. See Stop Sale Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked Beans (48-50F - Cooling). Per Manager food item in unit overnight. Item not prepared or portioned today. Item stored in a deep bucket. See stop Sale

03A-02-5

Detail 22583485

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top- ; Tofu (55-57F - Cold Holding) Mashed potatoes (52F - Cold Holding). Per Manager food items in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today. Observed gasket torn. See Stop Sale

03B-01-6

Detail 22583482

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked Jerk Chicken (98-118F - Hot Holding). Per Cook food item in unit less than 4 hours. Cook reheated. Item placed on TPHC. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

36-32-5

Detail 22583479

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.6 ceiling tiles in kitchen damaged with water stain

36-34-5

Detail 22583484

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents in kitchen.

14-11-5

Detail 22583478

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket under flip top in cook line torn.

02D-01-5

Detail 22583483

Basic - Working containers of salt removed from original container not identified by common name. Manager labeled container during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Jul 25, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 7

22-49-4

Detail 22150013

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwashing machine not sanitizing properly. Operator used triple sink to sanitize correctly. Corrective Action Taken

12A-13-4

Detail 22150011

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee used phone proceeded to handle a clean plate to serve customer without removing gloves nor washed hands. Reviewed proper hands washing procedures. Employee removed gloves and washed hands correctly. Corrected On-Site

08A-02-6

Detail 22150017

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Container of raw shell eggs stored above opened container of cooked rice in walk in cooler. Manager inverted. Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 22150014

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) Steamed Table - Cooked Cabbage (90-100F - Hot Holding. 2) Stove- ; Cooked yellow yams (110-112F - Hot Holding); Cooked plantains (108-110F - Hot Holding); Fried chicken (80-90F - Hot Holding) Per Manager Cooked cabbage in unit less than 4 hours. Observed temperature on low setting. Manager brings temperature to high setting and placed item on TPHC. Manager turned stove on the reheated foods the ones on stove. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

16-37-1

Detail 22150012

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

41-17-4

Detail 22150016

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Employee labeled bleach bottle. Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 22150015

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water temperature 115F. Manager emptied water. Cleaned and sanitized utensils. Corrected On-Site

Mar 1, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 7

08A-02-6

Detail 21824059

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Containers of marinated raw chicken stored above containers of beef and boxes of fish in walk in freezer. Manager inverted. Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 21824064

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) Steamed table- Cooked cabbage (107-110F - Hot Holding. 2) Prep table- ; Fried chicken (100-105F - Hot Holding. Per Manager food item in unit less than 4 hours. Manager turned temperature of cooked cabbage from low to medium and reheated chicken. Corrective Action Taken

22-31-4

Detail 21824061

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust . Under prep table entrance of kitchen.

14-01-5

Detail 21824062

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without handle stored in container of salt in kitchen. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 21824060

Basic - Bucket of jerk seasoning stored on floor in kitchen. Manager elevated. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 21824065

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Key stored on top shelf next to spices above flip top. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 21824063

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored in standing water at 98F.

Nov 28, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 4

01B-02-5

Detail 21593527

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Flip top // Lower reach in cooler front -; Half and half (50F - Cold Holding); Sour cream (51F - Cold Holding). Per manager food items in unit more than 4 hours. See Stop Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-28: Same - Stop sale- Lower reach in cooler- Cream cheese (47F), Sour cream (48fF) Cooked pasta (49F) Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 21593526

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top // Lower reach in cooler front -; Half and half (50F - Cold Holding); Sour cream (51F - Cold Holding). Per manager food items in unit more than 4 hours. See Stop Sale. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-28: Cream cheese (47F), Sour cream (48fF) Cooked pasta (49F Admin Complaint

22-02-4

Detail 21593525

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on flip top across from stove. Employee cleaned. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-28: Same- Time Extended

02D-01-5

Detail 21593524

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of flour and corn meal not labeled in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-28: Same- Manager labeled. Corrected On-Site

Sep 26, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 11

01B-02-5

Detail 21387064

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Flip top // Lower reach in cooler front -; Half and half (50F - Cold Holding); Sour cream (51F - Cold Holding). Per manager food items in unit more than 4 hours. See Stop Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21387062

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top // Lower reach in cooler front -; Half and half (50F - Cold Holding); Sour cream (51F - Cold Holding). Per manager food items in unit more than 4 hours. See Stop Sale. Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 21387057

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Oven - ; Jerk chicken (82F - Hot Holding). Observed oven off. Per manager food in oven less than 4 hours. Manager reheated to 166F. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 21387056

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on flip top across from stove. Employee cleaned. Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 21387059

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at front counter. Server replaced. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-13-5

Detail 21387063

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 21387060

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee opened water bottle stored next to cleaned dishes on top of flip top in the kitchen. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 21387054

Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of oil stored on floor in kitchen next to stove. Employee elevated. Corrected On-Site Warning

10-20-4

Detail 21387061

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. In use tongs stored on oven door. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site

21-04-4

Detail 21387058

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board in hallway and kitchen next to steam table. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 21387055

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of flour and corn meal not labeled in kitchen. Warning

Jan 26, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 7

22-41-4

Detail 20813062

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine at 0ppm chlorine, operator using 3 compartment sink until dish machine is sanitizing properly. Repeat Violation

08A-20-5

Detail 20813066

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw shrimp inside 3 door reach in cooler in cook line. Operator moved raw chicken to bottom shelf and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

41-27-4

Detail 20813061

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth at 200ppm chlorine, operator remade to 100ppm chlorine Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 20813067

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with slime. Soda gun at bar , operator cleaned and sanitized during inspection. Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 20813064

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

10-07-4

Detail 20813065

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator moved to stove to facilitate temperature to 135°f or above. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

21-09-4

Detail 20813063

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Operator discarded at will Corrected On-Site

Sep 8, 2021

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 2Total: 5

22-41-4

Detail 20492706

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine at 0ppm, operator contacted technician. Establishment using 3 compartment sink until equipment is repaired.

03A-02-5

Detail 20492708

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked pasta 50°f held under 4 hours inside reach in cooler in cook line. Operator moved to reach in cooler for quick chill. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

41-27-4

Detail 20492707

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth at 200ppm chlorine, operator remade to 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 20492710

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator discarded water Corrected On-Site

25-05-4

Detail 20492709

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored on floor in dining room. Operator elevated cups Corrected On-Site